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1950 Collection (#6)

In the year 1950, the world was still recovering from the aftermath of World War II

Background image1950 Collection: Junior Mirror Finchley open air swimming Day 16 / 07 / 55

Junior Mirror Finchley open air swimming Day 16 / 07 / 55
Junior Mirror Finchley open air swimming Day 16/07/55

Background image1950 Collection: Mr. W. Armstrong (Stationmaster) walks along the platform at the disused Langley Railway

Mr. W. Armstrong (Stationmaster) walks along the platform at the disused Langley Railway Station on 28th January 1950, which was once awarded a first prize for one of the best kept stations in 1929

Background image1950 Collection: Three women look out to sea watching a ship disappear over the horizon clutching the hems

Three women look out to sea watching a ship disappear over the horizon clutching the hems of their dresses, Saturday 5th August 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Policemen on duty outside Maine Road stadium in Manchester to deal with crowds queuing

Policemen on duty outside Maine Road stadium in Manchester to deal with crowds queuing for tickets for the FA Cup semi final match between Everton and Liverpool, 19th March 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Ava Gardner during the making of a bull fighting film June 1950

Ava Gardner during the making of a bull fighting film June 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Actress Eva Bartok August 1950

Actress Eva Bartok August 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Lee Savold v Bruce Woodcock Boxing Savold greeted at King

Lee Savold v Bruce Woodcock Boxing Savold greeted at Kings cross by his promoter Jack Solomans

Background image1950 Collection: Tommy Farr (left) after his fight with Jan Klein 27 / 9 / 1950

Tommy Farr (left) after his fight with Jan Klein 27 / 9 / 1950
Tommy Farr (left) after his fight with Jan Klein 27/9/1950

Background image1950 Collection: Children writer Emma Smith at home with her typewriter. 1950

Children writer Emma Smith at home with her typewriter. 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Texas Ag-1 N222

Texas Ag-1 N222. The first of the specialised agricultural aircraft, designed and built at Texas A&M College Aircraft Research Center by Fred Weick

Background image1950 Collection: United States Navy - Douglas F3D-1 Skyknight 123751

United States Navy - Douglas F3D-1 Skyknight 123751 (msn 7058, unit code FT, call-sign 751) of the Naval Air Test Centre (NATC), at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (PAX) Date: circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Sennen Cove near Lands End, Cornwall, c. 1950

Sennen Cove near Lands End, Cornwall, c. 1950
A GWR publicity view of Sennen Cove near Lands End in Cornwall, c.1950, showing the village in the foreground with the Porth Senan harbour wall stretching out into the dark water of the bay

Background image1950 Collection: Teignmouth, East Beach, August 1950

Teignmouth, East Beach, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the town beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1950 from the sand of the beach

Background image1950 Collection: Teignmouth Promenade and East Beach, Devon, August 1950

Teignmouth Promenade and East Beach, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the promenade and main beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. The seafront houses of the Esplanade hide most of the church tower of St Michael s

Background image1950 Collection: Teignmouth Promenade, Devon, August 1950

Teignmouth Promenade, Devon, August 1950
A GWR publicity view of the promenade at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1950. Bunting decorates the lamp posts along the front where people are walking in the coastal breeze

Background image1950 Collection: Smiling Blonde Woman Bathing Suit Hold Beach Ball Kneel In Sand By Red Sun Umbrella

Smiling Blonde Woman Bathing Suit Hold Beach Ball Kneel In Sand By Red Sun Umbrella
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Smiling Blonde Woman Bathing Suit Hold Beach Ball Kneel In Sand By Red Sun Umbrella Summer

Background image1950 Collection: Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains

Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains Floral Print Chair Carpet Floor

Background image1950 Collection: Boy and girl having a pillow fight, boy standing on chair swinging pillow, girl on floor

Boy and girl having a pillow fight, boy standing on chair swinging pillow, girl on floor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl having a pillow fight, boy standing on chair swinging pillow, girl on floor

Background image1950 Collection: Exmouth Promenade, Devon, July 1950

Exmouth Promenade, Devon, July 1950
A GWR publicity view of the Esplanade at the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. Groups of young ladies wearing sunglasses are seen walking along the promenade in the summer sunshine

Background image1950 Collection: Exmouth Pavilion, Devon, July 1950

Exmouth Pavilion, Devon, July 1950
A GWR publicity view of the Pavilion along the seafront at Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. This image was taken from the corner of Carlton Hill as it joins the Esplanade or Promenade

Background image1950 Collection: The Promenade at Exmouth, Devon, July 1950

The Promenade at Exmouth, Devon, July 1950
A GWR publicity view of the Esplanade or Promenade at the seaside town of Exmouth in Devon, July 1950. The Pavilion can just be seen on the right of the image and Exmouth Beach

Background image1950 Collection: 1950s car in artistic Havana, Cuba

1950s car in artistic Havana, Cuba

Background image1950 Collection: Porlock near Minehead, August 1950

Porlock near Minehead, August 1950
A GWR Publicity view of the coastal village of Porlock near Minehead in Somerset, August 1950. A couple of women sit on a bench beside the white washed walls of The Ship Inn in this popular village

Background image1950 Collection: Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, 1950

Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, 1950
A GWR Publicity interior view of the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle in 1950. The room is filled with resplendent furniture, furnishings and paintings

Background image1950 Collection: Well - You KNOW wot men are! A young lady of seemingly considerable experience of

Well - You KNOW wot men are! A young lady of seemingly considerable experience of the other sex exposes on the subject to an invisible audience. Date: 1934

Background image1950 Collection: Heres a lad a-being naught - saying things he never ought! A young scamp of a country

Heres a lad a-being naught - saying things he never ought! A young scamp of a country lad whispers something rather cheeky into his young girl friends ear! Date: 1950

Background image1950 Collection: This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and spects Heavens a very SMART

This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and spects Heavens a very SMART
This poor young ragamuffin looks up at the night sky and " spects Heavens a very SMART place" Date: 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Birthday Card design - Men playing football

Birthday Card design - Men playing football with some fans on the touchline supporting their side. Date: circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Birthday Card design - Glamour, Pin-Up, Woman on Telephone

Birthday Card design - Glamour, Pin-Up, Woman on Telephone. Date: circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: 1950 Studebaker Champion Regal. Creator: Unknown

1950 Studebaker Champion Regal. Creator: Unknown
1950 Studebaker Champion Regal

Background image1950 Collection: Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown

Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950. Creator: Unknown
Esso garage at the end of petrol rationing 1950

Background image1950 Collection: 1950 Mercury Coupe. Creator: Unknown

1950 Mercury Coupe. Creator: Unknown
1950 Mercury Coupe

Background image1950 Collection: Deborah Freeman-Mitford, the Duchess of Devonshire

Deborah Freeman-Mitford, the Duchess of Devonshire
A photograph of the Duchess of Devonshire. Deborah Mitford married Andrew Cavendish in 1941 and they became Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in 1950. Date: 3rd December 1952

Background image1950 Collection: Programme for Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin showcase

Programme for Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin showcase
The cover of the programme for a Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin Gala Performance of Ballet at the Granada, Woolwich, London

Background image1950 Collection: Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1950

Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1950
WITHYBROOK ROUSER Sitting with a wooden dumbell in its mouth. Owner: MacDonald Date: 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Fall / English Setter / Pair

Fall / English Setter / Pair
Two English Setters, owned by Enright, sit together. Date: 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Woman Wearing Nylon Stockings

Woman Wearing Nylon Stockings
United States: c. 1950. A woman legs from the back showing the seams in her stockings

Background image1950 Collection: USA, Georgia, Macon, College Street, Historic District, 1950 Dodge Pickup Truck

USA, Georgia, Macon, College Street, Historic District, 1950 Dodge Pickup Truck, McCaw-Massee House, 1901, Beaux-Arts Style

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American Cars

Cuba, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American Cars

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, La Habana Vieja

Cuba, Havana, La Habana Vieja

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja, Hotel Seville

Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja, Hotel Seville

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American Cars

Cuba, La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American Cars

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Revolucion Mural

Cuba, Havana, Revolucion Mural

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Vedadao, Habana Libre Hotel, formerly Habana Hilton

Cuba, Havana, Vedadao, Habana Libre Hotel, formerly Habana Hilton

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American

Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American cars waiting at pedestrian crossing

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Vedado, classic 1950s American Car

Cuba, Havana, Vedado, classic 1950s American Car

Background image1950 Collection: Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American

Cuba, Havana, Centro Habana, Prado or Paseo de Marti, classic 1950s American cars waiting at pedestrian crossing

Background image1950 Collection: Princess Victoria of Hesse with her great-grandson

Princess Victoria of Hesse with her great-grandson
Princess Victoria of Hesse, later the Marchioness of Milford Haven (1863-1950) with her great grandson, Ludwig Ernst Andreas of Hesse



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In the year 1950, the world was still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. A powerful reminder of this turbulent time can be seen in a captivating WW2 poster that serves as a poignant symbol of resilience and unity. Meanwhile, in Shotley Bridge General Hospital located in County Durham, dedicated medical professionals were tirelessly working to heal and care for those affected by the war. Their unwavering commitment to saving lives is truly commendable. On a lighter note, adventure seekers flocked to Dartmoor armed with maps, ready to explore its breathtaking landscapes. The map of Dartmoor became their trusted companion as they embarked on thrilling expeditions and created unforgettable memories. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Jackie Robinson made history as an American baseball player. His iconic moment stealing home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park showcased his exceptional skills and cemented his legacy in sports history. Back in Britain, British submarines silently patrolled beneath treacherous waters for over 50 years. These silent guardians ensured national security while remaining hidden from prying eyes. The Ford V8 Pilot participated in the exhilarating 1950 Monte Carlo rally, leaving spectators awestruck with its power and speed. Its creator may remain unknown but their creation left an indelible mark on automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Motorcycle enthusiasts reveled in the sleek design of Harley Davidson Panhead Hydraglide Hotrod bikes. These two-wheeled marvels roared through streets capturing attention wherever they went - true symbols of freedom and rebellion. Nature lovers found solace amidst tranquil beauty when exploring England's Lake District using a trusty map guiding them through picturesque trails and enchanting vistas that seemed straight out of a fairytale. In Appledore village nestled along England's coastlines, locals embraced their maritime heritage with pride as fishing boats sailed gracefully across azure waters - reminding us all of the timeless connection between communities and the sea.